Rather than being dressed with a simple sweet or salty seasoning, this popcorn bag from Free'ist channels the flavor of Nacho Cheese.
The hand-cooked popcorn snack is prepared in small batches, which is enhanced with an assortment of spices and a cheese powder to recreate that distinctive cheesy nacho taste. While this Nacho Cheese variety is a popcorn snack that emphasizes savory flavors, Free'ist still takes care to note that there are no added sugars in this snack.
As satisfying as classic popcorn toppings like salt and butter can be, consumers are gravitating towards gourmet flavors that play up unusual ingredients like yogurt, wasabi and herbs. This desire to see popcorn, potato chips and other snacks in a new light is also being satisfied with crossovers of snack and meal flavors.
Nacho Popcorn Snacks
This Free'ist Popcorn Bag is Filled with Spicy Cheese Flavors
Trend Themes
1. Gourmet Popcorn Flavors - Opportunity to develop unique and unexpected flavor combinations for popcorn snacks.
2. Snack and Meal Crossovers - Potential to create innovative snacks that mimic the flavors of popular meals.
3. Healthier Snack Options - Chance to create savory snack options with no added sugars.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food Industry - Opportunity for snack food companies to expand their product lines with gourmet popcorn flavors.
2. Seasoning Industry - Potential for seasoning companies to develop new and unique flavors for popcorn and snack products.
3. Healthy Snack Industry - Chance for healthy snack brands to create savory options with no added sugars for health-conscious consumers.